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What is the Wings for Life World Run?

The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Now in its eleventh year, on 4 мая 2025 г. Wings for Life World Run participants in Belgium can also run together in Wuustwezel. Meet up with your friends, download the Wings for Life World Run App and join all the other people running until the Virtual Catcher Car catches you of course. The race starts at exactly 13:00:00. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start at 14 km/h and steadily increases its speed until the last athletes have been caught. 100% of all donations and the entry fees go directly into spinal cord research projects.

Track

A nice loop trought the nature of Wuustwezel around the Athletes for hope weide. The loop will be 6km and will pass two times at the Athletes for hope weide. Start and finish of the loop will also be at the Athletes for hope weide. There will be a possibility to get refreshment and snacks at the loop and some live music will be played at the Athletes for hope weide when you pass by. The loop is a combination of gravel roads and streets, but it is possible to ride with a wheelchair. It is best to park the car at 'Achter d'Hove plein', 10 minutes by foot to the Parkeren best op het Achter d'Hove plein, 10 minuten te voet van de Athletes for hope weide.

Wheelchair participants

On 4 мая 2025 г. wheelchair participants and runners start side by side at this track. The only requirement: wheelchair participants have to start in everyday wheelchairs.

Refreshment station and local set up

Yes, this track has a refreshment station! You will find the following on site: - refreshement and snacks every loop @ the athletes for hope weide

• possibility to get a refreshement and snacks after the race @ the athletes for hope weide
• live music and suport @ the athletes for hope weide
• EHBO @ the athletes for hope weide

Timing and race number

You will receive your personal race number via email and it’s also available next to your starting number on the website a couple of days before the race. The Wings for Life World Run App is your time tracking tool. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start and as soon as it overtakes you, you will get clear signals via the App. Please make sure to have a fully charged phone on race day.

Your contribution to help find a cure

In order to join this App Run Event, please download the Wings for Life World Run App for Android or iPhone and sign up for race day in the App. To be part of the Wings for Life World Run on 4 мая 2025 г. a registration fee will be charged; 100% of your fee go to spinal cord research. After you completed your registration for race day, you can join this App Run Event.